Best Vermeer Partners Podcasts (2023)

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Bonus Episode: Dr. Emily Wilson on the Art of Translation 27:02

19m ago27:02

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In this month’s bonus episode, Liza is joined by Dr. Emily Wilson, the first woman to translate Homer’s The Odyssey into English. Liza and Dr. Wilson explore the vital but often underrecognized role of a literary translator, why she set out to translate The Odyssey and The Iliad, and the attention she pays to characters who historically have been d…

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Bonus Episode: Eric Roth on the Role of the Screenwriter 28:08

1M ago28:08

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In this bonus episode, Liza is joined by Academy Award-winning screenwriter Eric Roth to discuss the often invisible craft of screenwriting. Eric shares his process of adapting a book to film, the relationship between screenwriter and director, and what it was like working with Martin Scorsese on Killers of the Flower Moon. We’re working hard on Se…

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Bonus Episode: Benjamin Binstock on Examining Vermeer 30:21

2M ago30:21

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In this month’s bonus episode, Liza is joined by Benjamin Binstock, art historian and author of Vermeer’s Family Secrets: Genius, Discovery, and the Unknown Apprentice, to discuss the historical examination of Vermeer’s works and the possibility that perhaps there was another hand at play. We’re working hard on Season 2! Until then we will be relea…

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Bonus Episode: Laurie Sandell on Ruth Madoff 35:44

3M ago35:44

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Bonus Episode: Laurie Sandell on Ruth Madoff In this month’s bonus episode, Liza is joined by Laurie Sandell, author of Truth and Consequences: Life Inside the Madoff Family, to discuss Ruth Madoff and her role in the Madoff scandal. Laurie and Liza dive into who Ruth Madoff was as a person, her relationship with Bernie, and if she has any regrets.…

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AI applications outside Generative AI. 20:46

4M ago20:46

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Generative AI has stolen the headlines this year, and quite rightly so, but some AI applications that have been in the pipeline for years have fallen out of the limelight. Today we hope to shine a light back on these, focussing in particular on healthcare, creative industries and agriculture. This week Alastair McRobert, Investment Manager at Verme…

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Bonus Episode: Dr. Mali Heled Kinberg on James Joyce and Nora Barnacle 37:31

4M ago37:31

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On this month’s bonus episode, Liza is joined by Dr. Mali Heled Kinberg, UCLA faculty lecturer and holder of a doctorate in English Literature from Cambridge University, to discuss the fascinating and unique relationship between literary giant James Joyce and his partner, Nora Barnacle. Liza and Mali explore Nora’s profound influence on her husband…

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Thoughts on 2023 - Sailing on the Seven Seas with Simon King and Paul Dixey 31:52

5M ago31:52

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This week Paul and Simon take a look back at the first half of the year and discuss what’s worked, and what hasn’t worked for investors. They then discuss what the investment team at Vermeer Partners will be focusing on during the second of the year, including the government bond market, alternative assets and high quality equities. www.vermeerllp.…

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Bonus Episode: Marc Grossman on Helen and Cesar Chavez 34:03

5M ago34:03

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In this month’s bonus episode, Liza is joined by Marc Grossman who was speechwriter, press secretary, and personal aide to Cesar Chavez for 24 years. Marc shares his unique insight into the marriage of Cesar and Helen Chavez, and how Helen was a powerful force in her own right and became the mother of the United Farm Workers’ movement. We’re workin…

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Should we be worried about the commercial property market? 19:07

5M ago19:07

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This week Paul and Alastair McRobert, Investment Manager at Vermeer Partners, discuss why investors are worried about the commercial property market, and in particular whether this will push the economy into recession.By Vermeer Partners

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The Art of … Contemporary Art with Simon Melling, CEO and Irene Pouliassi, Gallery Director of D-Contemporary 22:00

6M ago22:00

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In this latest Art of Investment episode, the focus is definitely on Art rather than Investment, as Paul hands over the microphone to Simon Melling our CEO. Vermeer Partners is delighted to be sponsoring this year’s D Contemporary Gallery Summer Exhibition, and in this podcast Simon is in conversation with the Gallery Director and Curator: Irene Po…

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The prospects for the UK with Simon French, Chief Economist of Panmure Gordon 30:17

7M ago30:17

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The Bank of England’s forecast that the UK would enter its longest recession in 100 years has proven to be wide of the mark. But what is the outlook for the UK economy from here – do we have reasons to be optimistic? This week on the podcast, Simon French, Chief Economist of Panmure Gordon shares his views on UK growth, what we need to do to improv…

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Bonus Episode: Anna Malaika Tubbs on Significant Mothers 36:01

7M ago36:01

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In this month’s bonus episode, we celebrate Mother’s Day! Liza is joined by bestselling author Anna Malaika Tubbs to discuss her book, The Three Mothers: How the Mothers of Martin Luther King Jr., Malcolm X, and James Baldwin Shaped a Nation. Anna and Liza dive into the lives of these incredible mothers who have historically been ignored, and they …

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Why we invest in technology, healthcare and the energy transition at Vermeer Partners, with Simon King and Paul Dixey 32:47

7M ago32:47

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This week we take a look at the reasons behind investing in technology, healthcare and the energy transition. We also discuss the current banking crisis and whether we should be concerned by cracks appearing in the commercial real estate market. www.vermeerllp.comBy Ver

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Bonus Episode: Elizabeth Winkler on if Shakespeare was a Woman 35:32

7M ago35:32

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In this month’s bonus episode, Liza is joined by Elizabeth Winkler, author of the new book Shakespeare Was a Woman and Other Heresies to discuss this question of Shakespeare’s authorship. Elizabeth and Liza dive into the compelling evidence that Shakespeare could have in fact been a woman and explore why even the thought of questioning his authorsh…

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The outlook for the Asia Pacific region, with Tom Naughton of Prusik Investment Management 37:43

8M ago37:43

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We were thrilled to welcome back Tom Naughton onto the podcast this week. Tom is Managing Partner and CIO of Prusik Investment Management, the Asia equity boutique and was one of our first ever guests on the show in 2021. Tom talks to us about the strength of the financial system in the markets he covers, how he prepared for the impact of inflation…

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Bonus Episode: Mo Rocca on the Art of the Obituary 35:48

8M ago35:48

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Significant Others is bringing you another bonus episode! This time Liza is joined by Mo Rocca, the host of the popular podcast Mobituaries, to discuss how people are remembered through their obituaries. Mo and Liza dive into memorable obituaries, what makes a powerful obit, and who maybe didn’t get their proper due. We’re working hard on Season 2!…

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Why you should never bet against America with Richard de Lisle, Founder of De Lisle Partners 36:11

9M ago36:11

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Why does Warren Buffett say one should never bet against America? Well, this week on the Art of Investment podcast we find out by taking a deep dive into the US stock market with Richard de Lisle, Founder of De Lisle Partners and Lead Manager of the VT De Lisle America Fund. Richard has a wealth of experience to draw from having been an investor in…

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Investing in the Pet Sector with Richard Fairman, CEO of CVS Group 31:16

9M ago31:16

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We were thrilled to welcome Richard Fairman, CEO of CVS Group to the podcast this week. Richard describes the tailwinds driving the pet sector, how he is focusing on increasing the resilience of the business in what could be a difficult time for the pet owner, both CVS Group’s organic and inorganic growth plans, and he shares his thoughts on invest…

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Bonus Episode: Heather Cox Richardson on Presidents and First Ladies 37:41

9M ago37:41

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Significant Others is back with another bonus episode! Liza is joined by historian Heather Cox Richardson, host of the podcast Now & Then, and author of one of the most successful Substacks of all time, Letters From An American. Heather and Liza dive into presidential marriages and ask, who was the best love match? Which overlooked first ladies des…

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Understanding the Metaverse with Tony Roberts, Fund Manager at Invesco 25:40

10M ago25:40

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Mark Zuckerberg has invested billions into the metaverse with many left questioning the reasons behind such a big bet. We wanted to understand why and in the latest episode of the Art of Investment Podcast Tony Roberts from Invesco EMEA explains the rationale. We also learn about the metaverse value chain, how companies are already using the metave…

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2023 Outlook: Reasons To Be Cheerful with Simon King, CIO of Vermeer Partners 30:06

10M ago30:06

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2022 was a bruising year for investors, the pandemic continued to cause disruption to demand and supply dynamics, there was the unforgiveable invasion of Ukraine and central bankers tightened monetary conditions at an unprecedented rate. These factors sent shockwaves through global markets and there were simply very few places to hide. But what doe…

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Manufacturing in a post covid world with Jon Boaden, CFO of Volex 30:14

10M ago30:14

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In the first episode of our third season, we welcome Jon Boaden, CFO of Volex to the podcast. Volex is a British manufacturing success story that has been making products that transmit power and data for over a hundred years. In this show, Jon talks us through the history of the group, the opportunity for Volex in the EV charging market, how the ma…

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Jake Tapper on the Significant Relationship Between Political Parties 24:03

11M ago24:03

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CNN anchor Jake Tapper joins Liza in another special bonus episode to discuss how a 2-party system can look a little bit like a long-term marriage… that neither partner actually signed up for. How has this relationship evolved over the years and in what ways do the parties rely on each other? Liza and Jake discuss all this and more. We’re working h…

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Bonus Episode: Dana Schwartz on Royal Partnerships 36:37

12M ago36:37

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Significant Others is back with another bonus episode! Liza is joined by Dana Schwartz, host of the popular podcast Noble Blood, which explores the stories of the world’s most fascinating nobles. Today, Dana takes us on a crash course through the complicated dynamics of royal marriages and answers our burning questions! What set Catherine the Great…

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Bonus Episode: Stacy Schiff on Samuel Adams 30:18

1y ago30:18

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Significant Others is back with a bonus episode! Pulitzer Prize-winning biographer Stacy Schiff returns to discuss her new book The Revolutionary: Samuel Adams, which examines the essential (and somewhat forgotten) role of Samuel Adams during the Revolutionary War. Liza and Stacy explore why he has become more known as “the beer guy” than for his c…

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Biotech investing, mRNA and genome editing with Dr Daniel Koller, Portfolio Manager at Bellevue Asset Management 35:01

1y ago35:01

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Dr Daniel Koller is head of the investment management team at Bellevue Asset Management, one of the largest, specialist Biotech investors in the world. He joined Paul on the Art of Investment Podcast this week to talk about the incredibly exciting and innovative sector that is Biotech. He explains the long-term growth drivers underpinning the secto…

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Why China is persisting with its zero-covid policy with Paul Major, Portfolio Manager of the Bellevue Healthcare Trust 40:21

1y ago40:21

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Paul Major, Portfolio Manager of the Bellevue Healthcare Trust, returns to the Art of Investment Podcast this week to discuss a host of health-related topics including how healthcare systems need to change following the pandemic and why he prefers small and medium size companies compared to large, mega cap businesses. He also discusses some excitin…

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The current energy crisis and the transition to a sustainable energy future with Richard Lum, Co-Chief Investment Officer of Victory Hill Capital Partners 34:37

1y ago34:37

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This week on the Art of Investment Podcast we learn about the energy transition through an insightful interview with Richard Lum, Co-Chief Investment Officer of Victory Hill Capital Partners. He talks to Paul about the energy crisis in Europe currently, how the sustainability issue is bigger than just renewable energy, how the team aim to make high…

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Bonus Episode - Summer Internship at Vermeer Partners with Roshni Davda 21:39

1y ago21:39

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On this bonus episode of the Art of Investment, Harry Clancy, Investment Manager is joined by Roshni Davda, an Accounting & Finance undergraduate at Leicester University who joined Vermeer Partners for a Summer Internship. Roshni applied through GAIN which stands for ‘GIRLS ARE INVESTORS’ and is a charity set up to improve gender diversity in inves…

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Private equity analysis, niche market leaders and UK small cap with Stuart Widdowson, Founder of Odyssean Capital 37:03

1y ago37:03

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Paul is joined in this episode by Stuart Widdowson, Founder of Odyssean Capital and Fund Manager of the Odyssean Investment Trust. Stuart and his co-Manager, Ed Wielechowski, have a unique investment approach and look at UK smaller companies through a private equity lens. They discuss why permanent capital is important to them, how they deliver ret…

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Malcolm Gladwell on Dr. Spock 19:05

1y ago19:05

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Best-selling author and journalist Malcolm Gladwell joins Liza to discuss the concept of “celebrity doctors” and the destructive dynamic between the famous Dr. Spock and his complicated wife Jane.By Team Coco

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Jane Cheney Spock 51:52

1y ago51:52

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The Common Sense Book of Baby and Child Care altered parenting forever and made Dr. Benjamin Spock a household name. But his wife Jane, who not only helped him get the book down on paper but introduced him to the very concepts that were so revolutionary in his work, was ruined by his success. Source List: Dr. Spock, An American Life, by Thomas Maie…

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Indian equities, new age tech and Asia politics with Prashant Khemka, Founder of White Oak Capital Management 36:24

1y ago36:24

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It was a privilege to welcome Prashant Khemka to the Art of Investment podcast this week. Prashant was CIO of Global Emerging Markets and India Equity at Goldman Sachs Asset Management before founding White Oak Capital Management in 2017, now a $5.4 billion AUM investment firm specialising in Indian equities. In this episode, Prashant shares his vi…

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Julie Lythcott-Haims on Sir Leslie Stephen 20:34

1+ y ago20:34

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Parenting expert Julie Lythcott-Haims sits down with Liza to explore what parents should and shouldn’t want for their children; and whether or not Sir Leslie Stephen may have gotten some things right.By Team Coco

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Sir Leslie Stephen 38:09

1+ y ago38:09

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Virginia Woolf’s father, Sir Leslie Stephen, wanted nothing more than to be a genius—but he created one instead. Starring: Jameela Jamil as Virginia Woolf and Luke Millington-Drake as Sir Leslie Stephen. Source List: “Virginia Woolf and Leslie Stephen: History and Literary Revolution,” by Katherine C. Hill To The Lighthouse, by Virginia Woolf A Roo…

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Mark Harris on Molly Day Thacher and Elia Kazan 22:38

1+ y ago22:38

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Journalist and biographer Mark Harris joins Liza to discuss the legacy of Elia Kazan and whether or not there is such a thing as a happy ending in Hollywood.By Team Coco

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Molly Day Thacher 47:27

1+ y ago47:27

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Legendary filmmaker Elia Kazan gave us such cinematic classics as On the Waterfront and A Streetcar Named Desire, but he made himself a pariah when he named names to the government. Without his wife, Molly Day Thacher, he might never have made his controversial decision–nor even had a career to begin with. Starring: Lisa Kudrow as Molly Day Thacher…

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W. Kamau Bell on James Baldwin and Maya Angelou 21:27

1+ y ago21:27

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Author and comedian W. Kamau Bell joins Liza to discuss the legacies of Maya Angelou and James Baldwin, and the importance of affinity groups.By Team Coco

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James Baldwin and Maya Angelou 45:51

1+ y ago45:51

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Without the profound connection between these two artists, would the world ever have gotten I Know Why The Caged Bird Sings? Starring: Christina Elmore as Maya Angelou and Larry Powell as James Baldwin. Also starring Angelica Chéri as Lorraine Hansberry. Source List: James Baldwin: A Biography, By David Adams Leeming The Three Mothers, by Anna Mala…

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Stacy Schiff on the Nabokovs 22:41

1+ y ago22:41

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Biographer Stacy Schiff joins Liza to discuss the lengths she went to in researching her Pulitzer Prize-winning biography, Véra. A full list of Stacy Schiff’s books can be found here: https://www.stacyschiff.com/books-and-essays-by-stacy-schiff.htmlBy Team Coco

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Véra Nabokov 37:13

1+ y ago37:13

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Vladimir Nabokov is best known for writing the highly controversial yet critically revered novel, Lolita. But the book might never have made it onto the shelves were it not for the other Nabokov—Vladimir's enigmatic and elusive wife, Véra. Starring: D’Arcy Carden as Véra Nabokov and Dan Bucatinsky as Vladimir Nabokov Source list: Véra by Stacy Schi…

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Global Stocks, Digital Transformation, Robotics & Automation, Central Bankers and US Politics with Charlie Fricker, Fund Manager of the Vermeer Global Fund. 31:50

1+ y ago31:50

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Charlie Fricker is the Fund Manager interviewed on the Art of Investment Podcast this week. Charlie talks about the team’s global investment strategy, why they are overweight Japanese equities, how they are investing in the digital transformation, why central bankers are making the headlines currently and what he will be watching in the upcoming US…

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Conan O’Brien on the Lincolns 20:19

1+ y ago20:19

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Liza is joined by her significant other, self-proclaimed Lincoln super-fan Conan O’Brien, to discuss how crucial Mary Lincoln was to her husband's political career.By Team Coco

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Mary Lincoln 39:27

1+ y ago39:27

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Mary Lincoln is the First Lady everyone loves to hate. But without her, would Abe Lincoln even have been president in the first place? Theirs is a love story that contains many tragedies—and a key to how America became the country it is today. Starring: Rita Wilson as Mary Lincoln and Timothy Olyphant as Abraham Lincoln. Also featuring Matt Gourley…

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Dipika Guha on the Gandhis 18:51

1+ y ago18:51

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Playwright Dipika Guha joins Liza to give insight into the complicated relationship between her home country of India and Gandhi's legacy in this time of call-out culture.By Team Coco

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Kasturba Gandhi 50:11

1+ y ago50:11

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Mohandas Gandhi helped India win independence from Britain through nonviolent resistance but little know that he credits the inspiration for his tactics to his wife, Kasturba. So, who was the wife of this renowned saint? Starring Dipika Guha as Kasturba Gandhi and Samrat Chakrabarti as Mohandas Gandhi. Source List: The Woman Beside Gandhi: A Biogra…

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The Myths & Realities of Inflation with Simon King, CIO of Vermeer Partners 30:11

1+ y ago30:11

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Inflation here in the UK continues to climb to levels not seen since the 1970s. But what does this mean for us all and when will the pain end? This week Paul is joined by Simon King, CIO of Vermeer Partners who discusses the myths and realties of our inflation predicament. https://vermeerllp.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/simon-king-3833401a/ htt…

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Esther Perel on The Tolstoys 22:38

1+ y ago22:38

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World-renowned psychotherapist Esther Perel joins Liza to discuss the dynamic between Leo and Sophia Tolstoy and whether the issues Sophia faced were a product of the times she lived in. This bonus episode is a discussion of Episode 1 of Significant Others, "Countess Sophia Tolstoy." Listen to it here.…

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Countess Sophia Tolstoy 45:28

1+ y ago45:28

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Leo Tolstoy is widely regarded as one of the greatest authors of all time. Yet, without his wife, Sophia Tolstoy, would the world have been gifted with such literary classics as War and Peace and Anna Karenina? Starring Megan Mullally as Countess Sophia Tolstoy and Nick Offerman as Leo Tolstoy. Source List: Tolstoy, A Biography by A.N. Wilson, 1988…

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Introducing Significant Others from Team Coco 2:02

1+ y ago2:02

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Did you know that the novel "Lolita" would not exist if Vladimir Nabokov’s wife hadn’t stopped her husband from burning the manuscript? Or that Gandhi learned his legendary method of passive resistance from his wife? Alongside any famous name, there is often another story to tell—of an intimate relationship that made all the difference. Starting Ju…

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